Rockdale, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.9% |
| 2008 | −13.5% |
| 2012 | −26.9% |
| 2016 | −41.3% |
| 2020 | −43.5% |
| 2024 | −49.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.0%Harris557 | 74.3%Trump1,657 | 0.8% | R+49.3 | R+5.8 | R+47.8 | 2,231 | |
| R | 27.9%Biden597 | 71.5%Trump1,528 | 0.6% | R+43.5 | R+2.3 | R+48.0 | 2,138 | |
| R | 28.1%Clinton491 | 69.3%Trump1,213 | 2.6% | R+41.3 | R+14.4 | R+43.3 | 1,750 | |
| R | 35.9%Obama587 | 62.8%Romney1,026 | 1.3% | R+26.9 | R+13.4 | R+30.7 | 1,635 | |
| R | 42.6%Obama761 | 56.0%McCain1,002 | 1.4% | R+13.5 | R+3.6 | R+20.8 | 1,788 | |
| R | 44.7%Kerry868 | 54.6%Bush1,060 | 0.8% | R+9.9 | — | R+7.4 | 1,943 |
Rockdale's workforce legacy in lignite mining and aluminum smelting left a blue-collar demographic imprint that still influences how this compact Central Texas city votes in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 49.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.3 points.
A population of 5,523, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,590 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hoopeston and Torrington.
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Rockdale, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4862672/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.